The View From The Pew

Jerry Godsey's sometimes humorous look at life, Christianity and this journey we call life! Jerry is a rancher, retired CSI, writer, pastor, motivational speaker, husband, father, grandpa, cigar enthusiast, most of all, Christ follower.

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No Capes!

Bob Goff wrote, “Maybe Jesus wants us to be secretly incredible instead.” In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a look at what it means to be secretly incredible in God’s kingdom.

Oct 21, 2019•59 min

Jesus Juked!

We all know that one guy. You know, the guy who tries to force Jesus into any conversation, even if we are talking about recipes. Knock it off! Don't be THAT guy. Here's my view on Jesus Juking...

Oct 21, 2019•4 min

Bandages In The Lemon Muffins

Yes, this really happened. Yes, I am a moron at times. And yes, God still loves me!

Oct 18, 2019•3 min

Pomegranates: the Forbidden Fruit?

The Bible never says that Adam and Eve ate an apple. I'm pretty sure it was a pomegranate, Hear me out, and hear how all this makes sense for your daily life. It makes sense, I promise...

Oct 15, 2019•3 min

The Second Mile

Jesus never did just the bare minimum, and He doesn't expect (or allow) us to, either. There is a difference between living, and living the abundant life Jesus offers. Which side of the comma are you on?

Oct 15, 2019•3 min

Turning Sixty

I never thought I would be sixty, but I am. Like Randy Stonehill sang, “But I've still got my energy And I've got most of my hair And I'm not too old to rock 'n roll And I'm not really scared of turning thirty” Okay, maybe I don't have most (or any) of my hair, but I ain't scared...

Oct 14, 2019•3 min

New Car Smell

The new life that Christ offers us is full of joy. Sometimes we forget that, or let the cares of life take our joy. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey lets us in on Paul's teaching on joy, and how to keep it. This message is part of Remnant's "Joyride" series. YouTube Video Link New Car Smell PowerPoint Slides...

Oct 14, 2019•47 min

A Secure Love

Our spouse and our family need more than love, they need a secure love. What does that mean? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey describes what it takes to provide a secure love, the kind of love God has for us. Watch the YouTube Sermon Video Download the PowerPoint Slidepack Marriage Builders website Dr. Willard […]

Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 6 min

A Strong Hope

Hope is in short supply in our world, but it should be flourishing in our homes. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey talks about building God’s hope in our own lives and in the lives of our family. Download the PowerPoint Slides Watch the YouTube Sermon Video

Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 8 min

The Incredible Family

What does it take to have a super family? Well, with all apologies to Mr. Incredible, Pastor Jerry Godsey says it comes down to four roles, and everybody in the family has a role to play.

Jul 08, 2019•55 min

The Small Stuff

They say, “Don’t sweat the small stuff,” but when we are going through problems they sure don’t seem small. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey gives some tips on handling our problems God’s way, with his help. Sermon Video

Jul 08, 2019•49 min

A New Perspective

The trouble with showing grace is that we don’t fully understand it. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a look at how grace transforms us, and the people we love. Sermon Video Sermon PowerPoint PDF

May 20, 2019•54 min

A Matter Of Perspective

Just like eyeglasses change the way we see the world, the lens we use to view our families shape how we see them. In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey examines the lenses we use, and how to see our families through the lens of grace.

May 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min

The Missing Piece

Our homes are missing a vital piece, and we can never have the family life God wants us to have until we add it to our homes. What is it? Grace. In this message, which kicks off Remnant’s summer series, “The Missing Piece,” Pastor Jerry Godsey explains grace, and how we can add it to […]

May 06, 2019•57 min

Palm Sunday 2019: Because He Came

I love Holy Week, the time we set aside to remember Jesus’ death and celebrate His resurrection. In this message, I kick off Remnant’s series “Because” with “Because He Came.” Take a listen to what Palm Sunday meant then, and what it means to us now. Video Link Blessings, Jerry

Apr 15, 2019•58 min

Ouch!

Nobody likes to be criticized, especially at work or at home. What if you are the critical one? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey takes a close look at criticizing and being criticized… Sermon Video

Mar 18, 2019•59 min

Sermon Audio: Forget Leadership

There is a lot of stuff on about how to be a follower, but how about being a leader? Can your Christian walk help you as a leader? In this message, Pastor Jerry Godsey explains that your faith is a vital part of your leadership, but so is forgetting some key things. Sermon Video

Feb 25, 2019•1 hr 1 min

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